Coppell Volunteer Opportunities

Coaches 

Coaches are needed for each sport in which our delegation participates.  A coach must become certified with Special Olympics Texas through the coach’s certification program.  The certification requires that you:

• Attend a Special Olympics Texas general session and approved eight-hour sport specific clinic conducted by a certified area training director/manager.

•  Complete 10 hours of practicum with a Special Olympics Texas athlete or team (can be with the team coached).

•  Submit the certification/practicum form to the area office or training director/manager for approval.

• Maintain certification by attending the annual area conference (or by completing the online recertification course) and remaining active in the sport.

Coaches would be required to run practices (usually once per week) and coach the athletes at competitions.  Practice seasons typically run 8-10 weeks culminating with one day of classification and one day of competition.  Some sports may attend other practice competitions prior to classification and competition at the coach’s discretion.

Sports currently offered in Coppell are aquatics, basketball, bocce, bowling, soccer, and track and field.  Coaches are currently in place but as the Coppell team grows more certified coaches are needed for some sports.

Sports our area supports (SOTX Area 10) are equestrian, golf, gymnastics, sailing, softball and volleyball.  The Coppell delegation   does not currently have certified coaches in these sports but supports are in place to assist coaches in forming a new team should a prospective coach have an interest.

Training Assistants 

Training assistants do not require certification.  A training assistant would assist the coach at practices or would be assigned to assist a particular athlete.  Training assistants would be expected to attend practices and help on the day of competition.   There are no age requirements for training assistants.  Many middle and high school students are training assistants and earn credits for community service hours.

Fundraising Volunteers 

We need volunteers of any age to help on the day of Special Olympics fundraisers.  Current fundraisers that require volunteer help are our car washes, rummage sales, and the annual Coppell 5K.

Special Events Volunteers 

We need volunteers of any age to help on the day of special events.  Current special events include our annual athlete/volunteer banquet, Coppell Swim Meet and community parades.

Planning Committee Members 

The planning committee is responsible for fundraising and decision-making within the delegation.  We currently have committee members responsible for assisting the head of delegation, coordinating athletes, coordinating volunteers, fundraising, planning special events, publicity,  bookkeeping, hospitality, coordinating uniforms, coordinating spirit wear and spirit items, and website maintenance.  Additional planning committee members are welcome and are asked to attend a one hour meeting every other month in addition to their individual responsibilities.

For more information on volunteering contact us at coppellsoteams@coppellso.org